Do Breast Implants Feel Natural?

Hi,
Thank you for your question.
Silicone implants, whether it be Mentor's Memory Gel or Allergan's Naturelle, do usually feel more natural that saline implants because they are made of materials that feel more similar to your own natural breast tissue. Saline implants can feel natural as well, but there are certain factors that you should consider.
The amount of breast tissue you have beforehand is very critical. If you do not have much, it may be better to go with silicone and/or under the muscle. This will provide more cushioning for the implant and result in a more natural feeling. Sizing is critical too for a natural feel. Larger implants tend to be less natural feeling and looking. In terms of feeling more natural, many patients say that silicone feels more natural.
Best regards,
Dr. Speron

Thank you for your question. Yes. It is normal that they will feel swollen and firm for the first few weeks after surgery, but they will then settle. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeon Hoffman Estates BarringtonOakbrook Chicago

There are no doubts that the Mentor Memory Gel implants feel more natural than a comparable saline implant and for a given volume are less dense.
These are a nice option in thin patients with minimal soft tissue coverage.
Clearly patients must meed the FDA criteria of being 22 years or older for a tradtional augmentation procedure.
Patients are typically very satisfied with the feel and appearance of the Memory gel implants.
One concern is both the short and long term costs and that must be addressed during the consultation.

In general, silicone gel-filled implants feel more natural than saline because the consistency is closer to that of breast tissue. The less of your own body tissue (fat layer, breast tissue) the more important it is. With more coverage, saline implants may be perfectly fine.
There are basically 2 types of silicone implants in the U.S.: Mentor Memory gel, and Allergan Natrelle are very similar, with a natural feeling cohesive gel, and the other type is the "gummy bear" which is Mentor's CPG and Allergan's Style 410. Those are firmer, shaped implants, and there is some debate about how natural the feel is. In any case, they are not yet FDA-approved though we anticipate it should be soon.

Choosing an appropriate sized implant and placing the implant under the muscle to give more tissue coverage will give you a more natural feeling breast.  Cohesive gel implants, although more expensive, do have a more natural feel in comparision so their saline counterparts.